Jaisalmeri Kala Chana Kadhi

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Kala Chana
• 1 Cup Dahi, Yogurt
• 2 tsp Besan, Chickpea Flour
• 1-2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• Salt to Taste
• 1/2 tsp Hing, Asafoetida
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 Green Chilli
• 1 tbsp Ghee

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Cooking the Kala Chana ---

2. 2

   Soak the kala chana in 1-2 cups of water for at least 6 hours.

3. 3

   Drain all the water and add 1 cup water.

4. 4

   Pressure cook till the chana is just soft. This takes 1 whistle and cooking on medium flame for 15 minutes. You can also pressure cook for 4 whistles.

5. 5

   Drain and save the water in which the chana was cooked.

6. 6

   --- Getting the Dahi Ready ---

7. 7

   Beat the dahi well to get a smooth consistency.

8. 8

   Add cumin powder, coriander powder, besan, garam masala, and salt.

9. 9

   Mix well.

10. 10

    Add 1/2 cup of the water in which chana was cooked and mix well. Set aside.

11. 11

    --- Cooking the Jaisalmeri Kala Chana Kadhi ---

12. 12

    In a pan, heat the ghee.

13. 13

    Add the cumin seeds and wait till they change colour.

14. 14

    Add asafoetida, red chilli powder, turmeric and green chilli.

15. 15

    Stir-fry for a few seconds.

16. 16

    Add the cooked chana and mix well.

17. 17

    Add the dahi and some more water, if the gravy is too thick.

18. 18

    Simmer for 5 minutes.

19. 19

    Serve hot with rice or roti.